umcommunity News Archive
Faculty of Science
Microbiology undergraduate student becomes the first UM student to join Amgen Scholars Program in Toronto
June 16, 2023 —
Aakash Natarajan talks about pursuing research as an undergraduate student in the biomedical field and the importance of proactively looking for undergraduate research opportunities.
Indigenous
Honouring the contributions of Mihskakwan James Harper
June 15, 2023 —
National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month celebrate the history, culture, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across all of Turtle Island. One of the extraordinary young alumni we are honouring for his contributions and successes is Mihskakwan James Harper, who will receive UM’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni for 2023.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Everything Joel Ulrich touches turns to gold
June 13, 2023 —
2023 DFOM graduate Joel Ulrich found a home in music, exceled, and will be helping to lift up the next generation of musicians
Indigenous
UM celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 13, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on our campuses. Here is how you can celebrate this important day as a part of the UM community.
Faculty of Law
Two UM Faculty of Law professors appointed to judiciary
June 13, 2023 —
Two University of Manitoba Faculty of Law professors were snapped up by the judiciary within the last two weeks. On June 1, 2023, The Hon. David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced that Associate Professor Gerald Heckman would be replacing Justice W.W. Webb on the Federal Court of Appeal. Just over a week later, Manitoba’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Manitoba, The Hon. Kelvin Goertzen, announced the appointment of Associate Professor David Ireland to the Provincial Court.
Faculty of Science
Science on track: the inspiring journey of a recent statistics graduate
June 12, 2023 —
From exploring different disciplines to finding a supportive community in the UM track and field team, Darby's story highlights the power of embracing new paths and the impact of community on personal and academic growth.
Asper School of Business
Asper BComm grad celebrates convocation, a time to reflect and embrace possibility
June 12, 2023 —
Asper BComm grad Deidre Dewar worked for years to secure something more important than a singular purpose. In committing to learning, making sacrifices and embracing her story—challenges and all—she found possibility.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Convocation 2023: Graduate of the Year award winners
June 9, 2023 —
Every year, a student from each degree in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation is recognized as the “Graduate of the Year.”
Students
2023 Leaders of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow ready to shape our world’s future
June 9, 2023 —
Nine high school students seeking admission to UM have been awarded BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow and BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow scholarships.
Desautels Faculty of Music
The multi-talented Joyce German’s “Genesis” has begun
June 9, 2023 —
2023 Desautels Faculty of Music graduate Joyce German is ready for wherever the stage takes her, and has set her sights on South Sudan.